A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2274193 Details
Epoch: 105 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2275577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 2274086 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 17440 time: 2019-03-04 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x878702191d513972de89334333991677b23277b4dc83050d9d44f831ba9574f9Block Operator
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